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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDiisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycereth-26, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Water, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitol, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Mentha Viridis Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningVegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-5 Stearate
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSucrose
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Propanediol, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Vegetable Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-5 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
